mini998 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 hi guys, Im new to this forum, I'm looking to buy an unassembled 1/8 nitro kit for myself. I found these ansmann virus - http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk some models at modelsport , but none of these comes with an engine or a radio, Do u guys know anyware i can buy a decent complete kit(including engine and radio) my budjet is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 The Virus is about it i'm afraid unless you get the Magic Wheel Truck that is a clone of a Tmaxx.Save some more money and get something better,the Virus is'nt the strongest buggy in the world by a long shot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini998 Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 The Virus is about it i'm afraid unless you get the Magic Wheel Truck that is a clone of a Tmaxx.Save some more money and get something better,the Virus is'nt the strongest buggy in the world by a long shot... yeah I had a look at magic wheel truck at nitroteck but currently its out of stock, and when i called them they said its going to take few weeks to new stocks to arrive, btw im interested in a buggy If I buy this ansmann virus kit , where can i buy spare parts for it when they break? and does it comes with the radio box? what engine,radio set should i go for(value for money), -mini998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny-B- Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 You cant do much better than a hyper 7 for value for money but they dont come as kits, its rtr (ready to race) but even still, buy one and rebuild it if your set on building a kit up Hypers ... strong and loads of spares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 You cant do much better than a hyper 7 for value for money but they dont come as kits, its rtr (ready to race) but even still, buy one and rebuild it if your set on building a kit up Hypers ... strong and loads of spares Hhuugh..!He hasn't mentioned a Hyper 7,he's on about the Virus... If you do get the Virus and you want a decent low cost engine,i'd get the Go.21 3 port,its around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny-B- Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Yeah i know that but what i meant was, don't buy the Virus, get a Hyper instead. IMO a much better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak4(13)7 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 just going to say, with a budget of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Virus kit= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indie Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 If you were to go down the 1/10th kit as an Option I've heard good things about the MT2 18SS. Although not a buggy it does look pretty good for a truck and they are 4wd. Although you'd need to put another 40/50 to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Mr_V Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Agreed about the MT2 SS Kits - they are a good model and the parts are great quality If you are intent on the Virus kit you can order spares Here - There is a steel spur gear available too. There aren't any other 1/8 kits in that kind of price range as the kits tend to be the PRO versions and as a result rather pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Mr_V Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Just thought - Ansmann will be launching their new 1/8 VAPOR Buggy in about a month. This is meant to be a step forward in terms of quality over the Virus and will be available in kit form for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini998 Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Thanks for al the help guys , after reading ur views about virus, Im thinking of getting something else, I'm willing to come down to 1:10 kit so im considering the Tamiya Nitro Force , Nitro Thunder kit modelsports have them, whare can i buy MT2 18 SS kit in uk? ps : Apologises for posting the same question twice , will never happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Modelsport sell the 18 SS MT2...Heres the link to it....MT2 18SS.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boozydave Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 but he'll still need the radio gear, so more like 300 can't you buy a RTR and take it apart? most come with complete instructions on how to assemble. BTW whats the difference in a truggy and a stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrenalinjunki Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 but he'll still need the radio gear, so more like 300 can't you buy a RTR and take it apart? most come with complete instructions on how to assemble. BTW whats the difference in a truggy and a stadium? I have a Raptor Truck that requires some work. Carb issues but to be honest you could just buy a new carb but id just stick a new engine in it.. comes With all the Radio gear. ill even take it to bits if you like..:0) Ill take 130 for which leaves enough in your budjet for a nice new engine to drop it... It runs a treat till you get to full power and tends to bog down a bit.. Told its a cab issues... but i wouldnt bother.. New engine all the way... i ran it only ther other week at hunstanton.. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xvHFsjwjKKU I just bought a TMaxx 3.3 and im very happy with it... ideal starter but out of your budget.. you could pick up a decent 2nd hand Revo with everthing for your budjet... but kit form just doesnt seem to be the way these days.. alll RTR.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indie Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 but he'll still need the radio gear, so more like 300 can't you buy a RTR and take it apart? most come with complete instructions on how to assemble. BTW whats the difference in a truggy and a stadium? You can easily pick up a radio kit out of a hyper thats been stripped on ebay for less than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini998 Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 thanks guys, After lot of unsuccessful attempts to get an unassembled kit , and cosidering advice from u guys I finally bought a hyper 7 with mach 28 engine yesterday.This is my first nitro and I love it. Im still doing the breaking process and its going well thanks a lot for ur help cheers -mini998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1980 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 thanks guys, After lot of unsuccessful attempts to get an unassembled kit , and cosidering advice from u guys I finally bought a hyper 7 with mach 28 engine yesterday.This is my first nitro and I love it. Im still doing the breaking process and its going well thanks a lot for ur help cheers -mini998 Good choice Its an awsome buggy.Fast as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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